Casey is an amazing lawyer. Casey is personable and professional as well as extremely knowledgeable.read more

They do their job, and they will be quick to tell you that they did it. But in terms of compassion…read moreand understanding to an individuals situation? No, I can't say they do that. I hired this firm after a domestic dispute in 2021 and I hired them because I was told that they were top rated for both the LGBTQ community and in DV. They post this on their website, and they also campaign for local organizations like the Pride Center and YWCA, so I'm going to assume here that they do this, because.... Well how could they treat someone a certain way, when they give back so much?!?!? I imagine, that they are compassionate, as long as you have an exuberant amount of money to pay them, and can keep the flow of money coming, because its all they care about. I was hesitant to retain and I should have followed my gut. While Kayla did her "job" she sent some emails and filled out a separation document (like the ones you normally see in a divorce), it was the lack of compassion and care. She made me feel like crap on more than one occasion. I don't feel like she listened to my concerns, in fact she argued with me and would tell me how I was wrong (kind of like my marriage). When I would explain how her words and actions were making me FEEL, I was told to get a therapist. When my husband doesn't exercise visitation or pay towards his children, I'm still then told by them that I need to pay them over $5,000.00 and should just take out a personal loan. When an individual is going through a divorce, its hard enough. When theres kids, its another layer, when there is abuse, its ANOTHER added layer and divorce attorneys know this, in fact, they are the experts in it. I really feel as though this firm charges an insane amount of money to do as little work as possible and by that I mean, they will do the basics, and then tell you to be grateful. Find another firm. Also I'm going to note here that I fully anticipate this review either being deleted by them or them replying saying how I'm just a dissatisfied client who is upset I didn't get my way. You're the reviewer, so you decide.

Karen came highly recommend to me by a family member of mine for a family court issue I had going…read moreon. I am so glad Karen represented me. I felt very comfortable speaking with her about the crazy situation that I was in. Karen was extremely knowledgeable and very quick with answers to questions I had in regards to my situation. When it was time for court I could see how respected she was by other attorneys, court officers and others in the building. I would highly recommend Karen without hesitation. Thank you so much Karen you did a amazing job!

I hired Kate Falco to handle my difficult and emotional divorce case. From our initial…read moreconsultation, she listened to my concerns attentively and explained each step of the legal process with grace and clarity. Kate was incredibly organized and thorough, always keeping me updated on communications and important deadlines. She was strategic in protecting my best interests, especially regarding the parenting plan for my children, custody and support. She fought fiercely for fairness and father's rights as I was always put under the impression of "fathers lose everything" during the divorce. With Kate's strategic guidance, we were able to negotiate a settlement that was fair, in my favor and, most importantly, protected my children's well-being. I can't express how grateful I am for her empathy and unwavering support. Kate's kindness balanced her legal toughness, making her a true advocate. While the process was stressful, Kate's patient and supportive demeanor gave me much-needed peace of mind. I am grateful for her hard work and highly recommend her to anyone seeking an honest and compassionate family law attorney.

I wish I could leave a good review as others have. Hiring Katrin Falco was one of the most…read morefrustrating decisions I've made and was a waste of time and money. She consistently failed to follow through on promises and rarely communicated in a timely manner. Important documents and communications were delayed for weeks, and I often had to chase her down for updates--sometimes requiring multiple follow-up emails over a 2-3 week period just to receive a response. The excuse was always that "an emergency came up." Her lack of responsiveness and repeated failure to meet commitments caused me to lose all confidence in her ability to represent me effectively. What should have been handled with care and urgency was instead neglected, leaving me stressed and unsupported during a critical time. From the beginning, I made it clear that my ex and I were trying to remain amicable and avoid trial. Maybe that is why my case was always put to the bottom of her 'to-do list'. Katrin's repeated delays and the unnecessarily harsh tone in her communications with my ex's attorney undermined that goal and only added tension to the process. Ultimately, I had to terminate her services and hire another attorney. Based on my experience, I strongly recommend not wasting your time or money with Katrin. I have since found a new attorney, Kelly Mikullitz of O'Connell and Aronowitz, who has been professional, responsive, and amazing to work with. If you are looking for reliable legal representation, I highly recommend contacting her instead. My case has moved further along in 2 months than it has in the past 10 months with Katrin.

I cannot say enough about the compassion and dedication of Pam Nichols, a partner at O&A. She…read morerepresented us in a lawsuit where my BIL died from complications caused by an auto accident. This took SIX years yet she never gave up and most importantly, she didn't allow us to give up. The settlement for his children as a wrongful death suit was sizable, it changed the course of their lives. We can never express our gratitude to Pam and her team, our closure ended on a positive note. Dawn Meifert-Aceto

I would like to express my profound gratitude to Mr. Stephen Coffey, the lead attorney on my injury…read morecase. On July 4, 2022, while returning home, I was struck by a car in a hit-and-run accident that left me with a spinal injury. As I began searching for legal help, friends recommended the O'Connell and Aronowitz firm to me. They said this law firm was the finest in upstate New York. After working with Mr. Coffey and his team, I wholeheartedly agree. I am well aware that Mr. Coffey is a highly accomplished attorney, and I have no doubt that my case was not among the big or high-profile cases he was handling. Yet Mr. Coffey gave my case -- and me personally -- his full attention. From the very beginning and throughout the entire process, I felt respected, safe, optimistic, and confident that the situation was under control. The outcome of the case exceeded all my expectations. I was deeply moved by the level of effort and care Mr. Coffey and his team invested on my behalf. For me, an immigrant to the United States from Russia, this experience encapsulated the very spirit of the American justice system. In my view, Mr. Coffey is an exceptional professional who combines extraordinary legal expertise with the highest ethical standards and genuine kindness. I am confident that anyone seeking legal counsel would be fortunate to have his assistance.

This lawyer refuses to contact me for money I'm owed. She has been in possession of it for roughly…read more6 months with no communication with me. She thinks letting my brother know she has it is good enough. I have questions and concerns and she refuses to contact me and I can't contact her because I was trespassed from her office by her secretaries who took pics of my wife and I and my car and called the police because they didn't like my questions

Bethany helped me with a real estate transaction, and helped it go extremely smoothly. She is…read moreefficient and very helpful. I will be using her again for my next legal needs. She is not overbearing like some legal support I have used in the past. Really a breathe of fresh air.

Messaged Kelly on a holiday weekend. She git back to me immediately and provided information…read more Highly recommend

I cannot say enough good things about Kelly…read more At a time in my life when I was stressed out by the spectre of divorce, she reassured me with a professional, yet understanding and very human approach. For a very reasonable retainer, in a very reasonable amount of time, I obtained a divorce thanks to her services.

I formerly worked as a Paralegal, and engaged We The People for services for myself, and for family…read moremembers. They were very patient working through the issues, and answering all of my questions. I recommend them and will use them again.

You get what you pay for. Anything involving children in a legal separation or divorce should have…read moreadvice of an attorney. Financially, you can be worse off in the long run, or not have your interests represented appropriately should you go it without legal counsel. I'm all for uncontested proceedings and amicable parties so not a bad place to start. Any questions should be addressed with attorney. Search for an attorney who will assist without taking high cost retainers. This service would fair better to provide or suggest these additional legal services.

Excellent! Margaret was incredibly knowledgeable, kind, took the time and genuine interest in my…read morecase and did not charge me as much as other quotes I previously received. I was very impressed and would recommend to anyone seeking a family law lawyer in Albany NY.